Madrid is usually 8 hours ahead of Mexico City. Madrid observes daylight saving time and Mexico City does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

MadridMexico City

Sunrise 7:02 AMSunset 9:42 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:09 AMSunset 7:18 PM(local)

Madrid: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
MadridUTC+2
Mexico CityUTC-6

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Madrid

Dialing code+34
Population3,255,944
Coordinates40.42Β°N, 3.70Β°W
Elevation665 m

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico City

Dialing code+52
Population12,294,193
Coordinates19.43Β°N, 99.13Β°W
Elevation2,240 m

Best time for a call: 17:00–18:00 in MadridAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Mexico City?
Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Madrid and Mexico City?
The best window to call is 17:00–18:00 Madrid time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Madrid and Mexico City change?
Because at least one of Madrid and Mexico City observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).